Excerpt from The Life and Times of Salvator Rosa, Vol. 2
One whom no servile hope of gain, or frosty apprehension of danger, can make a parasite either to time. Place, or opinion. 8. Jonson.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth, era-defining biography of the painter and celebrated poet, Salvator Rosa. Set against the turbulent backdrop of 17th-century Italy, it explores Rosa's influential position within the Neapolitan revolt against Spanish rule, the subsequent persecution he faced, and his escape to Rome and Florence where he would become one of the most celebrated artists of his time. The author uses extensive research and analysis of Rosa's paintings and poetry to uncover the man behind the celebrated image, revealing the depth of Rosa's philosophical and political thought, and the profound ways in which they influenced his art. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars of Rosa's work, Italian history, and the Baroque period, providing fresh perspectives on the nature of artistic genius and the complex relationship between art and politics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330815892_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Life and Times of Salvator Rosa, Vol. 2One whom no servile hope of gain, or frosty apprehension of danger, can make a parasite either to time. Place, or opinion. 8. Jonson.About the Publisher. Seller Inventory # 2147798863
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